Zhang Wentao's Chronology

Author: Hu Chuanhui
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-11
Features: The "Zhang Wentao Chronology" written by Mr. Hu Chuanhui has been reprinted by Bashu Book Society. Since its original publication in 2000, the book has received high praise from the academic community and has been included in the "Bashu Culture Research Series" by the Sichuan Provincial Bashu Culture Research Center. The revised "Zhang Wentao Chronology" is divided into three parts: The first part is the preface, which outlines the genealogy of Zhang Chuanshan and the poets of the Zhang family. The second part is the main chronology, recording Zhang Chuanshan's life, friendships, and creative achievements in chronological order. The third part is the appendix, which includes: first, a collection of materials about Zhang Chuanshan from official histories, local records, family chronicles, poetic discussions, and poetry collections, many of which are newly published. Second, it appends an index of research works and papers on Zhang Chuanshan from various dynasties. This book has a complete format, abundant information, and is the first officially published chronology of Zhang Chuanshan since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Zhang Wentao, styled Chuanshan, was originally from Lianghekou in Jinqiao Township, Pengxi County. He was a famous poet of the Qing Dynasty, known as one of the "Three Great Masters of the 'Spiritual Nature' School" in the Qianlong and Jiaqing eras, alongside Yuan Mei and Zhao Ji.